The Joy of the Truth

While reviewing a case of used books, I stumbled on one from the 1980s that reminded me of a very important point. The injustice of abortion is definitely done to the baby, but from the Christian perspective we do not work to end abortion primarily for the sake of the unborn. The book I was reviewing reminded me that God takes care of the unborn. He would not leave victims… Continue reading

Related Links:

• Do you know of good links related to this post? Let me know by leaving a comment!

The best hymns pack a lot of meaning into a few words. The Christmas hymn, “Oh Holy Night” begins with a beautiful and powerful summary of the entire Christian faith.

Long lay the world
in sin and error pining
’til He appeared
and the soul felt its worth.

Since the Fall, the world has been covered by the darkness of sin and error (ignorance). Humanity wears itself out… Continue reading

Related Links:

• Do you know of good links related to this post? Let me know by leaving a comment!

What do adoption and Natural Family Planning have in common? They are both methods for planning one’s family and for receiving the gift of children. However, the other thing they have in common is the requirement for a good intention in order for their use to be morally good. Could adoption every be considered an evil choice?The obvious answer to the above question is yes. Certainly someone who adopts a… Continue reading

Related Links:

• Do you know of good links related to this post? Let me know by leaving a comment!

An advertisement for Planned Parenthood in Minnesota claims that babies are noisy, smelly, and burdensome unless you want them. Planned Parenthood exists to make sure that every baby is planned and wanted. I teach teenagers and there are days when the same could be said of them. They are noisy, smelly and burdensome unless you want them. There are days when I definitely don’t want them. Please, Planned Parenthood, can… Continue reading

Related Links:

• Do you know of good links related to this post? Let me know by leaving a comment!

Yesterday was the feast of Epiphany and the official end of the Christmas season. It was a great Christmas for me. It was the first Christmas for our daughter, which made it all the more special for Jodi and me. It was also my first Advent at home, which gave me much more time to prepare my heart to celebrate Christ’s birth. However, this Christmas season was not unburdened by… Continue reading

Related Links:

• Do you know of good links related to this post? Let me know by leaving a comment!